Obesity should not be considered a barrier for a patient who needs a shoulder replacement procedure, researchers argued in a ...

“While BMI thresholds have been used to limit access to joint replacement surgery, our findings do not support restricting ...

They tell us about distressing experiences seeing obesity or overweight highlighted as a diagnosis for an encounter in which ...

While heart disease, diabetes and prediabetes are the most common health concerns related to obesity, many other conditions ...

A landmark study finds waist-to-height ratio more effective than BMI in identifying obesity risk, as central fat levels rise ...

(THE CONVERSATION) The Trump administration is making a significant effort to reduce the cost of weight loss drugs. Its agreement with pharmaceutical giants, announced Nov. 6, 2025, will reduce the ...

Explore the critical link between obesity and cancer, highlighting risks, prevention, and innovative treatments for better ...

Higher BMI is not linked to increased risk of death or other complications following shoulder replacement surgery, according ...

One of the biggest limitations of BMI is that it doesn't differentiate between muscle and fat. Muscle weighs more than fat, ...

Obesity severity is incrementally associated with a broad range of cardiometabolic and renal disease burden, as discovered by ...

Early baby routines in feeding, sleep, and play link to growth. A tool helps families notice habits that may influence ...

New criteria that put greater emphasis on body composition to diagnose obesity show greater prevalence of the disease in the ...